Wizard Games has once again proven its leadership in the online slot gaming industry with its new release, Wild West Ways. Set on a traditional 5×3 field, the game offers 243 ways to win, reminding us of Quickspin’s Sticky Bandits from 2017. Wild West Ways features a polished design and a Wild West theme, though it’s not the first of its kind.
The game has a medium volatility with a maximum win of 5,000x, a hit frequency of 22.54%, and betting stakes ranging from £0.20 to £100 per spin. It also offers three RTP values: 91.06%, 94.01%, and 96.10%. This is a change from the 2017 Sticky Bandits game, which had a higher RTP of 96.58% and no additional RTP versions, reflecting the industry trend towards lower RTPs and more games with RTP ranges.
Wild West Ways has 10 pay symbols divided into three categories: low pays (with card ranks), mid pays (with tequilas, skulls, and bags of coins), and high pays (with character symbols). Players can also land Wilds, Scatters, and Blanks. The Sticky Respins feature can randomly trigger in the base game, offering a chance to boost your payout.
The Free Spins feature is triggered by landing 3, 4, or 5 Scatter symbols and offers 7, 10, or 15 free spins. An extra row is added to the playing board when 3 Scatter symbols are landed, creating a 5×4 setup. There are also three special bet options: the Boost feature and two Buy Bonus options.
In summary, Wild West Ways is another high-quality game from Wizard Games. It offers more polish and imagination than older games like Sticky Bandits, thanks to its Sticky symbols gameplay. However, we recommend finding the version with the highest RTP before starting, as the other versions may not be as rewarding.
